In one swoop inheritance tax can snatch up to 40 per cent from assets you've spent a lifetime accumulating and dreamed of passing on to your children and grandchildren. So how can you avoid inheritance tax? We explain some the ways you could save you and your family money....read

While inflation gradually increases the value of people's estates each year, many more will be pushed over the £325,000 level - and be charged the full rate of tax on any surplus. The £325,000 was to be raised in 2015 but this will be delayed by four years in order to fund the new £75,000 cap on care home bills for the elderly....read

Those hoping to leave behind a substantial nest-egg for their children will be hit by a ruling by the Upper Tribunal that means they will no longer be able to claim business property relief on their furnished holiday lets.